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Sunday, May 27, 2012

Homemade Spice Mixes

Mixing the Ethiopian spices

I love spice mixes. I'm a lazy cook, so I find it much easier to just grab one spice jar and shake rather than measure out five different spices. Using spice mixes can help cut down on your use of salt. Spice mixes also make excellent Christmas gifts. I purchase my spices in bulk from the local health food co-op. They're economical and probably fresher than the packaged spices. Here are two mixes that I especially like. Use them with vegetables, soups, stews, stir fry, or wherever you need a special kick.